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Africa-China Road To Renewable Future
May 24, 2022
Standard Bank’s capability in China powers businesses through comprehensive renewable components supply chain in Africa Standard Bank is opening access to a comprehensive and sustainable supply of renewable energy solutions components to homeowners and enterprises across the African continent through a new Africa-China Trade Solutions (ACTS) Renewable Energy import platform. In a network of fully vetted, leading international providers from China, business owners and individuals are now able to source, land and finance accredited solar energy components for any scale of renewable power generation and storage. “Power will remain a persistent challenge on the continent for the foreseeable future, even
Young South African Entrepreneurs To Watch In 2022!
May 24, 2022
Youth unemployment remains one of the most significant challenges facing South African youth today. And with more and more youth unable to find work, young entrepreneurs can play a significant role in creating employment opportunities for their peers. From artificial intelligence (AI) language processing bots to startups challenging traditional farming practices, these young entrepreneurs solve problems in their communities, promote sustainability, and create jobs. Here are some young South African entrepreneurs to watch in 2022 and beyond: 400 seats The Business: Experienced filmmaker Priya Patel founded 400 seats, a production company known for its fresh, young and creative approach. By
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Ghana Vice President To Open West African Mining and Power Exhibition and Conference (WAMPEX/WAMPOC) in Accra
May 25, 2022
The West African mining industry is thriving. As one of the world’s largest gold-producing regions[1], it also supplies 22.6% of global titanium oxide, 11.5% bauxite (used to create aluminum) and 5.6% uranium. Each year, its
GSMA Improves Women’s Digital Safety With Mobile Tokenisation
May 25, 2022
By Ashley Olson Onyango, Head of Financial Inclusion and AgriTech The start of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift in how people get access to information, services and conduct business. As governments in most countries
APO Group and Africa’s Business Heroes Win Prestigious PRovoke Africa SABRE Award
May 25, 2022
Since 2020, APO Group has worked alongside the Jack Ma Foundation to execute a holistic campaign for the ABH Prize across the continent APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution
Mastercard Unleashes New Era Of Biometric Payments To Enhance The Check-Out Experience
May 25, 2022
With a smile or a wave, paying in store just got personal Mastercard unleashes new era of biometric payments to enhance the check-out experience No more fumbling for your phone or hunting for your wallet
Why A Future Skills Gap Analysis Is Necessary
May 25, 2022
By Zuko Mdwaba, Area Vice President, Salesforce South Africa In light of increasing technological advancements, employers must identify future skills in order to provide a flexible and agile workplace. A skills gap analysis can help
How Can Our Education System Prepare Our Children To Flourish?
May 24, 2022
What does it mean to be a successful learner or graduate in today’s world? While in years past, a solid acquisition of the “three Rs” (reading, writing, and arithmetic) and mastery in the core academic
Africa provides a ‘home for hope’, despite new challenges: Guterres
May 25, 2022
On Africa Day, the world celebrates the diverse and dynamic continent’s “enormous promise and potential”, the UN chief said in an upbeat message to mark the day on Wednesday. “Africa is a home for hope,”
Time is short for Sudan to resolve political crisis, Mission chief warns
May 24, 2022
Time is short for Sudan to reach a solution to its protracted political crisis, the Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that if the impasse is not urgently overcome,
Call for proposals issued by Niyel for cross collaboration on research into African data governance
May 24, 2022
DAKAR, SenegaI, 24 May 2022-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Advocacy group Niyel is excited to launch a Call for Proposals (CFP) into cross-country collaboration initiatives on behalf of the Africa Data Governance Opportunity Fund. The Fund will
Ducati accelerates innovation and customer experience with SAP
May 24, 2022
Ducati to drive SAP innovation to improve and enrich its customers’ experiences Claudio Domenicali, CEO Ducati: “Having a partner like SAP at our side will allow us to make our supply chain, so complex and subject
Middle East and North Africa: addressing highest rates of youth unemployment in the world
May 24, 2022
NEW YORK, USA, 24 May 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-More than 33 million new jobs need to be created by 2030 in the Middle East and North Africa region by 2030, if the world’s largest unemployment
International community urged to support new administration in Somalia
May 23, 2022
The recent conclusion of the electoral process in Somalia offers a long-awaited opportunity to make progress on other urgent national priorities, the UN Special Representative for the county told the Security Council on Monday. James
Promoting African agency on the global stage: communicators gather in Rwanda to establish roadmap
May 23, 2022
KIGALI, Rwanda, 23 May 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The flagship event of Africa Communications Week 2022 hosted by KGL FWD with support from Africa No Filter and RwandAir will take place on 23 and 24 May 2022.
18 million in Africa’s Sahel on ‘the brink of starvation’
May 20, 2022
As 18 million people in Africa’s Sahel region teeter on the edge of severe hunger over the next three months, the UN released on Friday an additional $30 million from its emergency humanitarian fund, to
More than 59 million internally displaced in 2021
May 20, 2022
NEW YORK, USA, 19 May 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A record 59.1 million people were displaced within their homelands last year, or four million more than in 2020, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on
Demand for lifesaving aid up 10 per cent this year: UN relief chief
May 19, 2022
The number of people in need has risen by around 10 per cent this year so far, the UN’s humanitarian affairs chief said on Thursday. Martin Griffiths, who is also the Emergency Relief Coordinator, said
Mali’s withdrawal from G5 Sahel, Joint Force ‘a setback’ for the region
May 19, 2022
Mali’s decision on 15 May to withdraw from the G5-Sahel group and its Joint Force is “unfortunate” and “regrettable”, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Wednesday, as she urged countries in
Top Cryptocurrency Exchange Bybit Offers Up to 30% APY on Its New Liquidity Mining Pools
May 19, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 19 May 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, a cryptocurrency with the second largest BTC Futures exchange by open interest, launched its new Liquidity Mining on May 19, 2022. Bybit users will have